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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.08, 1,578.26 and 564.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.08, 1,578.26 and 564.46 is: 846.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.08 : 1,578.26 = 564.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.08/1,578.26 = 564.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.08x = 1,578.26 × 564.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.08x = 890,864.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,864.64/1,052.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.77

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